H4D vs E7J
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
E7J
BUY
80/100
+8 points over H4D
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
H4D
Renault
0
/ 100
BUY
E7J
Renault
Specifications
H4D
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2019--present
1991--2003
Displacement
999 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
65 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€400
Character
H4D
"Clio V/Sandero III base engine. 3-cylinder NA. Simple, fuel efficient. Too new for long-term data. No known major issues yet."
E7J
"Clio I/II, Kangoo. Simple 8V. Timing belt. Old-school reliability. Cheap parts. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. One of France's most common engines of the 1990s."
Issues Comparison
H4D 1
○ MINOR
No significant issues known yet
E7J 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)